Valley View: Poughkeepsie needs fluoridation of water

11:03 PM,
May 4, 2013

Michael Schwartz

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Michael S. Schwartz

Insured or uninsured alike, the Dutchess County Dental Society is happy to share a way for everyone to save money on dental health. On April 22 of this year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin officially endorsed community water fluoridation as "one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens." She went on to say: "Fluoridation's effectiveness in preventing tooth decay is not limited to children, but extends throughout life, resulting in fewer and less severe cavities."